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3 1/2 weeks post-op

Name: 3 1/2 weeks post-op
Item: Mr Manu Sood
Rating: 5
Author: angemary33

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Hi, I am a 42 yr old mother of 2 children( aged 7...

angemary33June 27, 2012

WORTH IT$14,000

Hi, I am a 42 yr old mother of 2 children( aged 7 and 5). I have been overweight all my life but became morbidly obese in the last few years. Crunch time came in August last year when I went camping with my family. I didn't want to go swimming with my girls as I didn't want the embarrassment of being seen in a swimsuit. I worried about sitting in the camping chairs because I thought I would break them. Also, I managed to rip 3 pairs of trousers in one week when I bent over. Finally, I decided enough was enough!!

So, on September 5th last year, I started a diet which involved eating foodpacks only. I managed to lose 10 and a half stone ( 147llbs) since then and have reached a healthy weight for my height and build. I am 5ft 7'' and currently weigh about 11 stone (about 150llbs). As I lost weight so quickly and lost so much weight, I have been left with excess skin which I know will never go, no matter how much exercise I do.

I went to see a PS a couple of months ago and got prices etc but was unable to book the date that I wanted. I looked elsewhere and managed to find a PS just down the road from my house. He discussed a TT and breat lift with me but did say that I would also need implants as my breasts are now really empty on the top after the weight loss. I didnt think I would ever need implants as I have always had large boobs but realise that he was right- my boobs are really empty now and even with a lift they would still be flat on top. He is all for me having it done together to cut down on hospital costs and only have to do one lot of recuperation. However, I am worried about how much extra pain it is going to be having 2 procedures done at the same time!

I will get the courage to take some pics and get them posted soon- tbh the thought of posting such awful pics of myself is really embarrassing!!

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Too soon to fill in all the ratings as yet as the after care has only just started. I dont see my PS til the 22nd of August. I chose Mr Sood because I liked his calm, friendly manner and his honesty. I felt like other places told me what I wanted to hear while he was honest, telling me how I did need the implants and the reasons why. He told me how I may need a T scar on my TT but he would try to avoid it- which he did!! I felt like I could trust him. He has told me that 'dog ear' revision may be necessary after 6 months etc. I was impressed with the time and effort put into marking me up for surgery.

Replies (4)

Angie_M

June 28, 2012

Congratulations so much on all that weight you lost! What are food packs?

From what I've read, most ladies are so focused on the tummy tuck discomfort that the breasts are nothing but a distraction. :) Not sure if that makes you feel any better or not.

The implant thing is totally up to you. It depends on how much upper pole fullness you feel you need.

I'm really happy for you that you're getting this done. Please keep us posted!

fluffycloud

July 2, 2012

I did similar to you, visited several surgeons with several companies before I found the one that is 15 mins from the house. He is the best so I think I would have possibly travelled to get him anyway but he fact he is so close helped make my decision. Plus he was the ONLY surgeon who had me do different exercises while pressing on my tummy to see what my muscles were like. All the others just said they would do a repair while he said I probably won't need it. However, if he opens me up and finds I do need it, then he will do it. I completely trust this guy to do the best for me. Can't believe this time tomorrow I will be in! Hope the time flies by for you and it will be your time. x

HinUK

July 17, 2012

Wow angemary, I've just read this. You did SO well on your diet! Congratulations! You must be so proud of yourself. You really deserve this to complete the new you. Maybe your kids don't realise yet what you've achieved but I'm sure they will, and be really proud of you. I'm 42 too, and I've had to accept that I will essentially be watching what I eat all my life because I just put on weight far too easily. I have a really sedentary job - I don't even travel out to work - so I have to find time to exercise and that's hard, but I think doing this will be an extra incentive. We'll never want to waste the money and (let's be honest) pain we've put into doing this. So amazed at you... will be rooting for you as you come up to August 6th! Hx

Coco21

July 23, 2012

Fantastic Angemary..... Well done on your massive weight loss. I have also lost 50lb and I a finally at my target weight, and I am so happy that I have had my tummy tuck. I am still recovering and its 3 and a half weeks now but still really slow recovery for me.... Pluck up the courage to put your before photo's on even if you hate them like I did, but when you have had it done you will be really proud to see the before and after ones. xx

UPDATED FROM angemary33

5 days pre

Only 5 days to go!! This week I have paid the fees...

angemary33August 1, 2012

Only 5 days to go!! This week I have paid the fees in full and had my 2nd consultation and had the pre-op tests so it has reaaly become a reality for me this week!

I asked my PS to show me where the scar would be in relation to my knickers. I wanted to double check that the scar would be hidden. He made me laugh when he asked if they were my usual style of knickers like they were granny pants-which they weren't I hasten to add! In my embarrassment, I joked that they were perfect for tucking my tummy into. Then he said that I will probably change my style after surgery. Humph, he made feel quite a frump but I dont think he really meant it like that as he is a lovely man with a nice manner!

I am excited now and cant wait for it all to be over. It has been great reading other people's experiences in this site. What is really scaring me at the moment is just how painful is this going to be when I wake up after surgery?? Also, I am wooried about how I will react when I wake up. I have only had 2 minor ops in my life but both times I have been verbally aggressive when I woke up. The first time I shouted at another patient telling her to shut up because she was making lots of noise and I had a headache. The second time I thought I was in my own home and was aware of a man waking me up (the anaesthetist) so I kept telling him to get out! As this is major surgery, god knows what I will end up doing or who I will end up offending! Oh well, at least I wont have to see them again I suppose!!

I have bought my first bikini and taken before photos on my phone- will try to put them on here tomorrow!!

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HinUK

August 2, 2012

Hi Angemary. Funny about you waking up and shouting at people... I guess you'll be in a room on your own, and hopefully all the professionals will have experienced worse!! As for the pain on waking up - for me there wasn't any, they had the meds going pretty well and as long as you stay regular with them you'll be ok. I felt like I'd done 1,000 sit-ups because of the stitching of my abs, but that wasn't pain as such. I was TT only, though, not the MM. I agree with Coco re the photos - we all struggle with putting them up, but honestly no one on here is anything but supportive. The brilliant thing about working up the nerve to do it is that then when you put the after pics up, everyone sees a difference before you do, and they tell you how well you're doing - that makes a HUGE difference. Happy last 5 days - nearly there! Hx

UPDATED FROM angemary33

4 days pre

Yuk! Before photos added!

angemary33August 2, 2012

Yuk! Before photos added!

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angemary33

August 2, 2012

Thanks Helen! Photos added! Looking at them now I wish I was having lipo too! Thanks for the comments about pain on waking- it is comforting to hear about the bit that I am dreading from others who have experienced it!
Take care x

Blonde in bluffton

August 2, 2012

Congrats on the weight loss! That's very impressive! Have you gotten all your supplies? Your day is coming up so soon! Are you excited?

angemary33

August 2, 2012

Hi Blonde in bluffton,
No I havent got my supplies. All I have is some Dulcoease to help with the dreaded BM and I have been given some antibacterial wash which I have been told to start using from today. I already have a recliner sofa but I bought 4 extra pillows today to help try sleeping in a bed. I am going to get some extra strong pain relief. What else should I get? I have been told not to take arnica. Any tips on what else I may need?
I am getting really excited now cos I have been waiting for so long. I am off to Center Parcs tomorrow so I am packing for that but also packing my hospital bag too as I wont come back til Sunday night then I am off to hospital for 6.30am on the Monday.

Blonde in bluffton

August 2, 2012

http://realself.com/forum/10-before-mommy-makeover

Thats nice your surgery is early! I have heard you are supposed to take arnica- I would do whatever your PS tells you to do. I am excited for you! How long is your surgery going to be?

Blonde in bluffton

August 2, 2012

http://realself.com/forum/checklist-for-before-your-surgery

Thought this may help!

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